It is always quite troublesome for a parent to think of a place or person where can leave your child when you aren't around. At first you would second guess your decision because it's not that easy in choosing one. But having a better understanding and what is best for the family help in the process in the long run. These are some factors to consider when picking a perfect child care arrangement.
Nanny or Center? Child care arrangements have a different types. A nanny or au pair is one type of child care arrangement, who comes to your home and you could use in home childcare - this person owns a small daycare outside of their home - or can also use a daycare center. The most expensive among all child care arrangement is the nanny arrangement but, it will also give the parent most of the control. In-home daycare is the best choice if you work nights, weekends, or odd hours and in-home daycare is cheaper, but it so hard to find one with the same standards the same in a commercial daycare center. Aside from preschools, daycare centers have a wide range price which can range from very cheap to highly expensive and all daycare centers are held to strict standards by the government, but it can be difficult to find one that best fits your needs if you work anything other than a 9-5 job. Parents always know what's best and only you know what's best for your family.
Consultation and Examination Knowing what kind of childcare arrangement you want, it is now time to choose the right candidate of your choice. Interviewing one-on-one for nannies is a must so you will know them personally. More of this are displayed at http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/art-156973/Teachers-work-with-children-in-a-day-care-center. Make a schedule for interested applicants and let them visit your home, and give them time to meet and mingle with your child and monitor their behavior while they interact. For daycares and in home cares, it necessary for you to go to their facility.
Once inside the preschool center, ask if you could get a tour the facility, inspect their licenses and certifications, and tell them if you could meet all the staff member in the facility. Take a break and spend a few minute observing the children. Are they mingling with others, or just sitting in front of the television watching cartoons? What is the ratio between staff and the child? Is the daycare center safe and clean for children?
Above all, you should be able to trust your parent instincts and go for what you feel is best of your child.